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Serafina

Mixed Breed Cat · Unknown · Young · 2 years

Cat Serafina was born around August 2024 and arrived as a found cat on January 10, 2025, from Ostland. She belonged to a group of cats that were caught at a shelter, where they were no longer allowed to stay. Serafina was the shiest of them and now waits for her chance, as her companions from there have already found homes. Although she still keeps a distance from strangers, she shows hardly any fear in front of familiar people. She is incredibly self-assured, especially with her fellow animals, and knows how to hold her own. Serafina simply seeks people who can give her the time she needs to settle in and build trust. Since she is very charming, she is a good candidate for working with. A free roam should definitely be possible later. This cat needs outdoor access.

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Katze Serafina ist ca. August 2024 geboren und kam als Fundkatze bereits am 10.01.25 aus Ostenland zu uns. Sie gehörte zu einer Gruppe von Katzen die an einem Heim eingefangen wurden, wo sie nicht länger sein durften. Serafina war die scheuste von ihnen und wartet jetzt auch ihre Chance, denn ihre Gefährten von dort haben inzwischen alle ein Zuhause gefunden. Obwohl sie bei fremden Menschen noch auf Abstand geht, zeigt sie vor vertrauten Personen kaum noch Scheu. Sie ist unheimlich selbstbewusst besonders ihren Artgenossen gegenüber und weiß sich durchaus zu behaupten. Serafina sucht einfach Menschen, die ihr die Zeit geben, die sie braucht um anzukommen und Vertrauen aufzubauen. Da sie sehr bestechlich ist, kann man gut daran arbeiten. Freigang sollte auf jeden Fall später möglich sein.

Size
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇩🇪Paderborn
Shelter
Tierheim Paderborn
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Bringing Serafina home

What you'll need for Serafina in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Hard-Shell Cat Carrier

    Top-loading carriers are easier than dragging cats out of a side door.

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    €25–40
  2. 02

    Feliway Calming Spray

    Cat-specific pheromone. Spritz the carrier 15 min before pickup.

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    €18–25
  3. 03
    Editor's pick

    Covered Litter Box

    Privacy reduces stress in week one. Get one size up from what you'd think.

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    €25–45
  4. 04

    Clumping Cat Litter

    Match the shelter's brand for the first bag, transition slowly over a week.

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    €10–18
  5. 05

    Litter Scoop + Stand

    Daily scooping is non-negotiable. A stand keeps the scoop clean.

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    €10–18
  6. 06

    Sturdy Scratching Post

    Tall enough they can stretch fully. Saves your couch from week one.

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    €30–60

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About Serafina

What life with Serafina looks like

Serafina is a young adult mixed breed cat cat waiting at Tierheim Paderborn in Paderborn.

An adult cat usually shows their personality within a week. Give them a quiet room with everything they need (food, water, litter, hiding spot) and let them choose when to explore. Don't force interaction — every cat decides for themselves when a new home counts as home.

🇩🇪Adopting from Germany

German rescues typically require an in-person home visit (Vorkontrolle) or detailed video home check before approving adoption. Animals leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with a valid EU pet passport. Adoption fees usually fall between €250 and €450, covering veterinary preparation.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Serafina, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Serafina?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierheim Paderborn handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Serafina on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Serafina if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tierheim Paderborn will tell you what they need (EU pet passport, rabies titer, transport coordination) and whether they handle transport themselves or refer you to a partner. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Serafina already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?
Most cats on TailHarbor leave their shelter with sterilization, current vaccinations, microchip ID, and an EU pet passport included in the adoption fee. The vet status on this page reflects what the shelter has reported — ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if Serafina isn't the right fit?
Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work — that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with Tierheim Paderborn early rather than rehoming privately; they know Serafina and can place them more successfully than a second-hand listing can.
Why does the description sometimes read awkwardly?
TailHarbor translates shelter descriptions into English from the source language (DE). Translation is imperfect — names of streets, donors, and shelter-specific terms occasionally slip through unidiomatically. For the cleanest read, click the source link to see the shelter's original page.
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